It was February 2023 when I stepped into the AI Apprentice program, still unsure of where the path would take me. I remember our group photo at Sky Zone Las Vegas—bright pink shirts, wide smiles, and a sense of excitement that matched the neon lights around us. That was my starting line, and I had no idea how much I would learn or how high I would climb.
Over the months that followed, I realized that learning AI tools isn’t about sitting in an office all day. Our “classrooms” were as diverse as the projects we worked on: laptops balanced at diners while sharing sushi, improvised work sessions in the back of a van on the way to a client meeting, and brainstorming sessions at picnic tables overlooking mountain valleys. The program taught me that what matters is doing the work—not where you do it.
One of my favorite memories was hiking through Red Rock Canyon with a camera in hand. I recorded a two-minute reflection at the summit, explaining how learning to run Facebook and Google ads had given me confidence and purpose. It hit me then that this journey isn’t just about mastering software; it’s about discovering that I can make a real difference for local businesses using these tools.
I also found a community of like-minded people. Whether we were editing videos or experimenting with ChatGPT prompts, there was always someone around to offer feedback or encouragement. That sense of camaraderie carried me through the tougher days when campaigns underperformed or code didn’t work as expected.
High-Rise Influence’s AI Apprentice program at highriseinfluence.net/ai-apprentice.
Thanks for following along. I’ll keep sharing these stories as long as I keep climbing.
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